at WOODWARD MPC INC in Niles, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Woodward's Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment
At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential. We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.
We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey. Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace for all.
Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Position Purpose
Mechanical Assembler reports to the manufacturing supervisor and is responsible for assembling, installing, aligning, adjusting and fitting subassemblies and parts or auxiliary equipment using appropriate tools and equipment, in an industrial setting. The position works under some supervision and limited contact with external suppliers or customers.
Essential Functions
Assemble and/or perform preset calibration/final testing. Performs low to moderately complex assembly and test. Products may include but are not limited to small products, light subassemblies, and/or complete units of a smaller size.
Assemble, install, align, adjust and fit subassemblies and parts or auxiliary equipment using appropriate tools and equipment as per work instructions.
Clean parts and maintain tooling and equipment per proper work instructions.
Follow work instructions associated with assembly skills to become certified for work being performed.
Work with close tolerances and fits to meet engineering and operating requirements.
Pick and/or stock parts from point of use in stock rooms and places completed parts. (In Duarte, Stockhandlers perform these functions.)
Complete all required paperwork in an accurate and efficient manner, including Quality Assurance and Test Record.
Other Functions
Be knowledgeable and compliant with all area housekeeping efforts.
Complete Quality Assurance and Test Record (QAATR) reports.
May disassemble and handle returned units with supervision.
May perform assembly audits (after being certified). Does not apply to Duarte.
Perform low to moderately complex flow and/or pressure testing of assembly components.
Perform test stand preset calibration and final test of product.
Promote teamwork within the organization.
The following functions may be performed. At Woodward Santa Clarita, they are essential functions.
Sort parts for repair units for re-use with defined checking gages.
Perform final assembly of units after final completion of testing, and record applicable data as required.
Mount units on test stands and perform tests to meet test requirements of product being tested.
Qualifications - Internal
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of and the ability to use a variety of basic hand tools (e.g., wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, scrappers, box cutters).
Knowledge of and ability to apply inspection techniques (e.g., formalized inspection standards, inspection instructions, best practices) and use inspection tools efficiently. The ability to read and use micrometers, functional and cylindrical gauges, comparators, indicator setups, scales.
Knowledge and ability to use torque wrenches to adjust parts and equipment, or install parts and equipment, following established specifications and procedures.
Knowledge of how quality impacts the success of the organization including costs to customers, costs of recalls and potential costs due to negative impacts on a company's reputation. This includes taking the necessary steps to ensure quality on a consistent basis and striving for improvement.
The ability to accomplish a task with concern for all the areas involved, including the ability to notice minute inconsistencies/faults in parts, equipment, or production processes to prevent faulty products leaving the facility.
The ability to use computer and web-based systems to input, access, modify, or output information.
The ability to write effectively, to read and understand work documents and to communicate information clearly to coworkers and supervisor.
General knowledge of machines and equipment functionality, and how tools could be used on such equipment/machines. This includes the ability to learn new systems quickly, understanding how parts relate, and how they impact system functionality. The position also requires manual dexterity or the ability to work quickly with hands.
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Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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